Comparison

Scrolla vs MakeSpace

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scrolla

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting applications and using a timer for dedicated work or rest periods. It allows you to create custom routines and digital boundaries to manage your screen time effectively.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set focus timer
  • Create screen time routines
  • Reduce interruptions
  • Support calmer phone habits for kids
  • Adjust access from settings
Features
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Need to quickly regain control of your attention? Scrolla: Screen Time Control combines an app blocker with a focus timer, helping you make room for work, rest and real life. Choose what should stay out of reach, set a focus period, and let the app support the choice you have made. Screen time control works best when it fits your routine rather than fighting it. Use a short session before a task, a longer block while studying, or a simple pause when the day feels too full. - Block distracting apps before you begin - Set a focus timer for one task - Create a screen time control routine - Reduce interruptions during work sessions - Protect time for reading and study - Pause habitual scrolling when needed - Adjust access from the settings - Support calmer phone habits for kids - Keep family routines easier to follow - Make digital boundaries feel more inclusive - Return to selected apps after focus - Build a safer daily phone routine Start with one clear decision. Select the apps that tend to pull you away from the moment, then choose how long you want to stay focused. There is no need to redesign your whole day at once. A few intentional blocks can make screen time easier to notice and easier to change. HOW SCROLLA FITS YOUR DAY Scrolla: Screen Time Control is designed for everyday moments when your phone competes with something more important. Use it before opening a book, beginning a workout, joining a meeting or settling down for the evening. The aim is not to remove your phone from your life. It is to give you a practical way to decide when certain apps should wait. A focus timer adds a visible endpoint to each session. That can make a difficult task feel more manageable and give you a natural moment to review your next step. App blocking helps reduce the first impulse to check a feed, message or game. Together, these tools create a simple screen time control method that you can repeat across your day. Your routine may change from one day to the next. Scrolla: Screen Time Control can be used for a single quiet interval or as part of a regular plan. Keep the approach flexible. Use a brief block when you need to clear your head, then choose a longer period when concentration matters more. The same setup can support focused living at home, during study or between daily commitments. The app is also suitable for people who want clearer boundaries without complicated systems. Parents can introduce a screen time control habit for kids, while families can agree on calmer phone-free periods. Adjust the approach in your own way, review it in the settings, and keep only the limits that make sense for your routine. A subscription unlocks the paid version of Scrolla: Screen Time Control and its available app-blocking and focus tools. It renews automatically until you stop it; cancellation is managed through your account settings. Use of the app is subject to the applicable Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PNw8oyyBCaZecNo5uASzUDlM9MCBbL13RKpu7dO-fhE/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CmEeXj6zo79ZNOTCWU1mDaRFUDvF-OjJYmCXUasw_-4/edit?usp=sharing

About

MakeSpace

Effortlessly organize your photo library and reclaim storage space. This app offers an intuitive swipe interface, smart organization by month, and a safe cleanup process. Premium features include duplicate detection, large file management, and social media cleanup.

Highlights
  • Intuitive swipe interface
  • Organized by month
  • Safe, recoverable trash
  • Duplicate photo detection
  • Large file management
  • Social media cleanup
  • On-device processing
Features
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Transform your cluttered photo library into an organized masterpiece. MakeSpace makes cleaning up your photos effortless and enjoyable. Swipe through your photos month by month, keep what matters, and watch your storage space grow. Why You'll Love MakeSpace: • Intuitive Swipe Interface - Simply swipe right to keep, left to clean up • Smart Organization - Photos organized by month for easy decision-making • Safe Cleanup - Everything goes to a recoverable trash first • Beautiful Progress Tracking - See your cleanup progress with satisfying animations • Storage Insights - Track exactly how much space you're freeing up Premium Features Unlock Even More: Screenshots Management Find and clean up screenshots cluttering your library. Free up space instantly with batch operations and smart categorization. Duplicate Detection Smart technology identifies similar photos, helping you keep only the best shots and save up to 15% of your storage space. Large File Management Quickly identify your space-hogging videos and high-resolution images. Target the top 5% of space users for maximum impact. Advanced Analytics Beautiful charts and insights show your photo management habits, storage breakdown, and cleanup achievements. Unlimited Organization Never hit daily limits. Clean up as many photos as you want, whenever you want, with batch operations that are 5x faster. Social Media Cleanup Automatically organize and manage photos from Instagram, TikTok, and other social apps. Clean up social content with ease. Smart Recommendations Get personalized suggestions based on quality, duplicates, and usage patterns to maximize your cleanup efficiency. Privacy First • All processing happens on your device • No photos leave your phone • No account required • Full control over your data Perfect For: • Anyone with a full photo library • Users wanting to free up storage space • People who love organized digital lives • Photography enthusiasts managing large collections Try the free version with Recent and Random albums, then upgrade to Premium for the complete photo management experience.

Screenshots

Scrolla4 screens
MakeSpace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MakeSpace at none against Scrolla's 7. MakeSpace also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scrolla sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. MakeSpace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scrolla versus MakeSpace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrollaMakeSpace
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLily HughesApplis Aldon inc.

Customer experience

Scrolla

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

MakeSpace

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Scrolla

Subscriptions7
  • Main Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Session Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Limit Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Elite Screen Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Ultimate Screen Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Infinite Screen Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Pass Screen Time Control1 Month trial$99.991 Year
None

MakeSpace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scrolla free?
Scrolla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MakeSpace free?
MakeSpace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scrolla or MakeSpace have ads?
Neither Scrolla nor MakeSpace shows ads.

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